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Based in Hamburg, Germany, Machon will lead Blue Caterpillar’s European expansion and development efforts
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January 9, 2026

René Machon joins Blue Caterpillar as Commercial Director Europe

Based in Hamburg, Germany, Machon will lead Blue Caterpillar’s European expansion and development efforts

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Lindt & Sprüngli debuts Tokyo Style Chocolade – Matcha Strawberry across key European airport hubs
Confectionery & Food

Lindt & Sprüngli debuts Tokyo Style Chocolade – Matcha Strawberry across key European airport hubs

‘The Holiday Magic Tale’: Prada reveals landmark Pentarchy activation at Copenhagen Airport
P&C, Skincare & Haircare

‘The Holiday Magic Tale’: Prada reveals landmark Pentarchy activation at Copenhagen Airport

Travel Retail Consortium experiences Au Vodka’s gold-standard innovation at exclusive Swansea event
Associations & Events

Travel Retail Consortium experiences Au Vodka’s gold-standard innovation at exclusive Swansea event

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People

René Machon joins Blue Caterpillar as Commercial Director Europe

Airports

Frankfurt Airport VIP Services celebrates a successful 2025

Confectionery & Food

Quintessentially British: Cartwright & Butler showcases Christmas collection in festive activation at London Gatwick

Airports

Fraport Greece appoints The Design Solution for Corfu International Airport development planning project

Retailers

Portugal Duty Free launches Happy Charity Puppets to support terminally-ill children

Confectionery & Food

Lindt & Sprüngli debuts Tokyo Style Chocolade – Matcha Strawberry across key European airport hubs

P&C, Skincare & Haircare

‘The Holiday Magic Tale’: Prada reveals landmark Pentarchy activation at Copenhagen Airport

Associations & Events

Travel Retail Consortium experiences Au Vodka’s gold-standard innovation at exclusive Swansea event

Retailers

Autogrill and PizzAut continue journey towards an increasingly inclusive future

Confectionery & Food

‘The Magic of Christmas’: Villars partners with Airgate Shops in festive Geneva Airport activation

Confectionery & Food

Mondelez WTR brings holiday magic to airports with festive activations

Wellbeing & Sustainability

Blending ancient traditions with modern well-being: Rituals opens new standalone boutique at Frankfurt Airport

Retailers

Avolta expands F&B footprint at Heathrow with the introduction of distinctly British brand Bill’s

Retailers

ARI celebrates the holiday season with new ‘Joy Awaits’ festive campaign

P&C, Skincare & Haircare

The Estée Lauder Companies partners with Avolta and Heathrow in elevated retail experiences at Terminals 2, 3 and 5

Retailers

The best of English sparkling wines: Avolta highlights Chapel Down, Gusbourne and Nyetimber at Heathrow

Spirits & Wines

Diageo Global Travel partners with ARI and Dublin Airport in The Baileys Treat Stop pop-up

P&C, Skincare & Haircare

Sol de Janeiro shines with ‘The World Is Your Stage’ activation at Istanbul Airport

Spirits & Wines

Generous Gin launches winter-themed travel retail activation in Europe

Retailers

From hive to jar: New Cyprus Duty Free honey launches at Larnaca and Pafos airports

P&C, Skincare & Haircare

PyD launches new business unit through Twelve Beauty acquisition

Confectionery & Food

Ferrero Travel Market unveils “Celebrations Begin With A Golden Gift” campaign

P&C, Skincare & Haircare

Adding a festive touch: BABOR launches two exclusive holiday activations at Frankfurt Airport

Confectionery & Food

Ritter Sport partners with Eurotrade to launch ‘Don Choco Snackbot’ sampling promotion at Munich Airport

P&C, Skincare & Haircare

Molton Brown partners with Avolta's World Duty Free in 2025 Christmas gifting campaign at UK airports

Confectionery & Food

Anthon Berg unveils premium design and refreshed strategy to boost GTR

Retailers

Lagardère Travel Retail partners with Paydens Group to deliver "Travel Pharmacy by Paydens" at Heathrow Airport

Spirits & Wines

AB InBev showcases Vista Corona at TFWA Cannes 2025

Watches & Jewelry

Kurate International celebrates a standout year in travel retail

Retailers

Lagardère Travel Retail and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol enhance passenger experience with new Chocolate House at Lounge 1

P&C, Skincare & Haircare

Nuxe looks back on a summer of activations for Huile Prodigieuse Roll On, and new anti-aging products

Retailers

Lagardère Travel Retail brings Discover London to London Gatwick

Tobacco & Reduced Risk Products

Beste Ermaner at PMI GTR discusses the impact of AI and the company’s smoke-free ambition in a GTR Magazine exclusive

P&C, Skincare & Haircare

L’Occitane en Provence: 50 years of purposeful beauty and pioneering travel retail

Spirits & Wines

Penfolds showcases global wine portfolio at TFWA Cannes 2025

Sunglasses & Eyewear

EssilorLuxottica at Cannes 2025: Where craftsmanship and innovation converged

Industry News

Tourvest Retail & Catering launches Phase 1 of its Retail Fulfilment Center in Feltham

P&C, Skincare & Haircare

Oribe eyes luxury haircare ambitions in GTR

Associations & Events

AFCOV rebrands to AFTR, expands advocacy agenda

Travel Essentials

VF Corporation accelerates travel retail growth with Eastpak and Kipling

Travel Essentials

Be Relax expands travel pillow range with value-conscious, organic innovations

Airports

Aeroporti di Roma transforms passenger experience with AI Virtual Assistant powered by Amazon Web Services and Storm Reply

Industry News

“More than just a loyalty program”: Tallink Silja Line renews Club One

Retailers

Unifree Duty Free celebrates Golden Week with exclusive campaign for Chinese travelers at Istanbul Airport

Tobacco & Reduced Risk Products

Davidoff Cigars and Charles Heidsieck Champagne celebrate exclusive Davidoff Voyager’s Selection launch at Frankfurt Airport

Spirits & Wines

Maison Perrier-Jouët delights travelers at Paris and Miami airports with ‘House of Wonder’ experience

P&C, Skincare & Haircare

“Transforming the airport into a stage”: Tous and Scalpers claim the spotlight in Madrid Airport Terminal 1

Retailers

Lagardère Travel Retail Albania opens new duty free store at the Port of Durrës

Confectionery & Food

Ferrero Travel Market introduces exclusive Tic Tac TWO campaign with Ticketmaster and Avolta

Retailers

Lagardère Travel Retail wins London Luton Airport duty free tender